The Phoenix Inferno are proud to announce that five players and Head Coach Richard Matvichuk have been selected to represent the organization at the 2026 North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) Marlborough Top Prospects Tournament.
The tournament will take place November 22–23, 2026, at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough, Massachusetts, bringing together six divisional teams featuring some of the NA3HL’s top eligible players.
The five Phoenix Inferno players selected are:
- Braxton Becker – Goaltender
- Josh Hyvarinen – Defenseman
- Otaro Inoue – Forward
- Cash Johnson – Forward
- Zayne Maragh – Forward (unable to participate due to injury)
The Inferno will also be represented by Head Coach Richard Matvichuk, who will take part in the event as a coach.
“This is an outstanding accomplishment for our organization and, more importantly, for these players,” said Phoenix Inferno Head Coach Richard Matvichuk. “Having five players recognized for their performances and contributions this season is something we are extremely proud of. Each of these players has worked hard to earn this opportunity, and it’s great to see their efforts recognized at the league level. We are also disappointed that Zayne will not be able to participate due to injury, but he certainly deserves this recognition, and we wish him a speedy recovery.”
The 2026 NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament will feature six divisional teams, with rosters composed of the league’s top eligible 2006 and 2007-born players. The NA3HL standings froze following the conclusion of games on Sunday, October 18, with teams seeded within their respective divisions based on points percentage.
The Top Prospects Tournament provides an important opportunity for players to showcase their abilities in front of scouts and evaluators while representing their teams, divisions, and the NA3HL on a larger stage.
“We are incredibly proud of Braxton, Josh, Otaro, Cash, and Zayne, along with Coach Matvichuk,” said Phoenix Inferno President Troy Mick. “This recognition reflects the commitment and hard work happening throughout our organization. We look forward to seeing our Inferno representatives compete in Marlborough.”
Congratulations to our five players and Coach Matvichuk!